There are three focus tracks in the Certificate in GIS ù GIS Management, GIS Data Collection/Data Generation, and GIS Data Analysis and Presentation. Certificates indicate which track you completed (for example, Certificate in GIS with Emphasis in GIS Management).
ObjectivesParticipants will: * Gain access to GIS information, expertise, and technology that is directly applicable to the issues and concerns facing communities and industry. * Obtain the skills necessary to effectively manage GIS programs. * Learn the basics of GIS technologies and obtain hands-on experience in using GIS software. * Explore the interdisciplinary elements of GIS including cartography, topology, database design and spatial analysis.* Understand how demographic information and techniques are used within health care, transportation, natural resources, education and other disciplines.Who Can BenefitThis certificate is designed for public and private sector administrators, managers, technical professionals, decision makers and others involved in building and implementing information systems or those seeking the skills to launch a career in the GIS field.